Among many important states this election, there is one in particular that is gaining attention in the last days of the presidential race: Iowa. Iowa is fairly rural and has a large white population (93 percent, according to census data), with an economy that has been well insulated from the recession.

A recent guest who had to use the restroom on the second floor of downtown San Diego’s Hotel Palomar, came out of the facility shaking his head.

“I guess I didn’t know San Diego was this hip,” he said, seemingly mildly amused.

Turns out the bathroom is a unisex potty.

In the aftermath of the devastating Hurricane Sandy, politicos have been speculating on the effect the hurricane will have on the presidential election. Causing an estimated $50 billion in damages, the hurricane has left the East Coast in shambles, with millions lacking power across the Northeast states affected by the storm. And while the worst is over, the repercussions of a natural disaster of this magnitude will continue to be felt well into the November 6th election.

Gary Johnson's latest ad is asking voters to "cast a protest vote that counts" by helping reach him 5 percent of the popular vote.

Artículo traducido del original «Anti-Prop 121 Mailer Backfires in Arizona Open Elections Initiative» escrito por Brenda Sperduti.

(Arizona) – Las armas políticas a veces se vuelven en su contra, ayudando en lugar de dañando a la oposición.